Press release: Haywood Regional Medical Center has launched a new program, Walk with a Doc. The program is every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lake Junaluska Kern Center or Canton Rec Park. The location varies by date, and each Saturday a different Haywood doc attends hosting a topic of interest and then engages in […]
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Shantavaani performs at White Horse, June 17
Press release: After a long hiatus, world music fusion group Shantavaani is making a much-anticipated return to the White Horse Black Mountain stage on Saturday, June 17 at 8 p.m. for a special evening of music that moves the body, mind, and soul. Original members Adithi Seti and Jay Brown, both Black Mountain residents, will […]
Celebration for Lexington Ave. endangered species mural set for June 11
From the Center For Biological Diversity: Asheville Endangered Species Mural Celebration Slated for Sunday Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel Featured in National Project ASHEVILLE, N.C.— The Center for Biological Diversity and Dogwood Alliance will host an event on Sunday to celebrate the latest installment in the Center’s national endangered species mural project and the final piece […]
NC Wildlife Resources Commission accepting entries for Wildlife in North Carolina photo contest until Sept. 1
From the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine Photo Competition Open until Sept. 1 RALEIGH, N.C. (June 6, 2017) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting entries to its 13th annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition until 5 p.m., Sept. 1, 2017. The contest is open to amateur and professional […]
Riverlink recieves $50,000 grant to continue conservation, watershed management projects
From Riverlink: RiverLink Receives $50,000 Challenge Grant Asheville, N.C. – RiverLink, the non-profit catalyst for environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River, has received a $50,000 grant from an anonymous donor. It is the largest individual gift to support their annual campaign in the 31 year-old organization’s history. Made in honor of Karen […]
14th Annual Mountain Wildlife Days Festival and fundraiser comes to Sapphire July 14, 15
From event organizers: The 14th Annual Mountain Wildlife Days Festival will be held July 14 and 15 at the Sapphire Valley Resort in Sapphire, North Carolina. This is a unique wildlife education event that is suitable for both children and adults. The website is: mountainwildlifedays.com. In addition to the MWD event, our silent auction provides […]
WLOS hosts town hall on “The Immigration Impact” June 14
From event organizers: WLOS ABC 13 HOLDS YOUR VOICE/YOUR FUTURE TOWN HALL: “THE IMMIGRATION IMPACT” WHEN: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Western North Carolina Agriculture Center, The Virginia Boone Building ASHEVILLE, NC – WLOS ABC 13 is hosting a “Your Voice, Your Future” Town Hall. The topic is “The Immigration Impact.” Immigration […]
Buncombe County Recreation Services hosts “Great American Campout” at Lake Julian June 24
From Buncombe County Recreation Services: Grab Your Tent and Head to Lake Julian for the Great American Campout Looking for an outdoor family getaway but pressed for time? Join Buncombe County Recreation Services for a quick nature escape and celebrate the Great American Campout. Camping is a great way to connect with the outdoors and […]
Friends of the Smokies, Boojum Brewing partner for “Pint Night” June 14
From the Friends of the Smokies: Enjoy ‘Little Critter’ IPA to Support the Smokies at Boojum Brewing WAYNESVILLE, NC – Bring your family and friends to Boojum Brewing in Waynesville on Wednesday, June 14 for a Friends of the Smokies Pint Night. Boojum Brewing Company will have a specialty batch of ‘Little Critter’ IPA on tap to benefit […]
New artwork is added to Appalachian Mural Trail
Press release: Even to this day, people can still see the results of what the USA did for its people during the Great Depression. Called the WPA, The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious American project ever. Constructive and positive, the WPA employed millions of people to carry out public works projects, […]
WNC Wheels, Asheville Outlets host “Car, Truck & Motorcycle” show June 11 to fund walking trail for blind
From IFB Solutions: WNC Wheels, Asheville Outlets partner to host June 11 car, truck, and motorcycle show Proceeds to help build local walking trail for people who are blind Asheville, NC (June 5, 2017) — Asheville IFB Solutions trainer Tammy Watson was in a meeting at IFB Solutions (formerly IFB Asheville) when discussions began about […]
AC Hotel Asheville Downtown to host hiring fair June 8; hotel to employ 45
Press release from McKibbon Hospitality: WHO: AC Hotel Asheville Downtown, a new lifestyle hotel opening in late July at the corner of College and Broadway WHAT: The hotel will be conducting open interviews for all line level positions as well as several supervisory positions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by visiting here before arriving. […]
ASAP kicks off 2017 Farm Tour season with special demonstrations, kick-off dinner
From the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASAP’s Farm Tour Celebrates Local Food & Farms Opportunity for the public to connect with over 20 local farms ASHEVILLE, NC (June 5, 2017)—ASAP’s Farm Tour is fast approaching. On June 24 and 25, tour goers will experience how food is grown and raised in the Western North Carolina […]
Bob Moog Foundation holds sonic exploration summer camps at Asheville Museum of Science
Press release: The Bob Moog Foundation will be sparking the imaginations of Asheville kids this summer, providing a series of four week-long Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool Camps that will be co-hosted by the Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS). Representing a convergence of science, music, technology, and fun, the “Science of Sound” and “Science of Synthesis” camps […]
Wound Care Center participates in annual Wound Care Awareness Week June 5-9
Press release: The Wound Care Center at Harris Regional Hospital, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. The fourth annual Wound Care Awareness Week is being held from June 5 to June 9. One of nearly 800 Healogics-managed Centers; Harris Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center offers advanced therapies […]
Grand opening for 362 Depot Gallery, June 16
Press release: 362 Depot, a co-op gallery with working studios, recently opened its doors in the River Arts District (RAD), showcasing the work of ten local artists. A Grand Opening Reception and Summer Soirée will be held Friday, June 16, from 5–8 p.m. The public is invited to meet the artists, listen to music and […]
Local orthopedic surgeon first in U.S. to offer new technology for shoulder replacement surgeries
Press release: Orthopedic surgeon Richard Jones, M.D., of Southeastern Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, a department of Pardee Hospital, is now using a new technology to offer guided personalized surgery for shoulder replacements. On May 31, while performing shoulder replacement surgery at Pardee, Dr. Jones became the first surgeon in the United States to use this […]
O’Henry’s to hold vigil remembering Pulse nightclub victims on June 12
Press release from event organizers: Asheville, NC, – On Monday, June 12 at 7:30PM the community will gather for a remembrance vigil honoring those victims of the PULSE nightclub massacre. “Last year we came together to mourn and heal. This year we gather again to remember the victims, the many acts of kindness afterwards and […]
Air quality forecast for Saturday, June 3: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, June 3, 2017, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 Air Quality Forecast for Saturday, 06/03/2017
City seeks applications for temporary programming at 68 Haywood St.
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has cleared gravel off the City-owned property at 68 Haywood Street and is making other modest improvements to make way for public access and temporary uses of this City-owned site. The City has now issued a “Request for Expressions of Interest,” seeking ideas for […]
Chef William Dissen to open new restaurant in Charlotte
PRESS RELEASE: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 2, 2017) – – – This fall, chef William Dissen, owner of The Market Place in Asheville, will open a new restaurant, Haymaker, in Uptown Charlotte. The establishment will be located at 225 S. Poplar St. inside Ascent, a newly developed apartment high-rise in the heart of Uptown with the […]